Redemption Song

Old pirates, yes, they rob I;

Sold I to the merchant ships,
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit.
But my hand was made strong
By the 'and of the Almighty.
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly.
Won't you help to sing
These songs of freedom? -
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them can stop the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look? Ooh!
Some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fulfil de book.

Won't you help to sing
These songs of freedom? -
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our mind.
Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look?
Yes, some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fulfil de book.
Won't you help to sing
Dese songs of freedom? -
'Cause all I ever had:
Redemption songs -
All I ever had:
Redemption songs:
These songs of freedom,
Songs of freedom.

Let's get skankin'

Reggae and Ska enthusiasts out there!!

Upbeat Production is an independent group which was primarily founded by Dabawenyos and was formally launched last August 18, 2007. It aims to further uplift the whole Mindanao ska and reggae scene, as well as help indie-minded bands promote their music through UpBeat Production-organized gigs. Composed of Mindanao-based ska and reggae bands, the group continues to foster these bands in order for them to get ample support and be recognized. Stay tuned for the upcoming events this November and December 2008.

For more info visit the site at http://upbeatproduction.weebly.com/